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Monday, February 25, 2019

Shirts and Giggles - The Latest Border


I've added a border of Flying Geese to my vintage inspired quilt I'm calling Shirts and Giggles. 

It is now a 52 inch square. 




I made the Flying Geese from old shirts (SHIRTS) and some fabrics that I thought looked like old grandma dresses (GIGGLES). 

 Now I need to do some math to figure out the next border - Puss in the Corner blocks and sashing. I'm thinking I won't add the sashing between blocks but time will tell. 
 This is my inspiration. 
It was a vintage quilt for sale once upon a time on Ebay. 



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16 comments:

  1. RobinFebruary 25, 2019 at 4:18 PM

    Looks like you're having fun. I love your description of the "old grandma fabric". Sometimes I wonder if my kids think that when they see what fabric I am putting into quilts. But, I knew exactly what you were describing and you picked out the perfect fabric for the job. I love all the plaids.

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  2. Susie HFebruary 25, 2019 at 4:34 PM

    I love your inspiration quilt. Your rendition is looking amazing!

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  3. audreyFebruary 25, 2019 at 4:42 PM

    Love it Cathy!!

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  4. Quilting BabciaFebruary 25, 2019 at 4:50 PM

    Always so fun to study your photos and see if there are any of the same fabrics in my scraps or stash! And invariably there are, a lot of them, lol! This is looking great, would make a fabulous quilt even without adding the Puss in the Corner blocks, though probably a bit small for what you were envisioning.

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  5. Rivah Rats QuiltingFebruary 25, 2019 at 6:43 PM

    I just love that quilt!! I have a bunch of 19th century reproduction prints and have put on my wish list to make Cathy’s “Shirts and Giggles” with them. Love your inspiration quilt and the name!!

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  6. AnnFebruary 25, 2019 at 10:53 PM

    Such a striking quilt, Cathy. You've chosen wonderful fabrics.

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  7. JanieFebruary 26, 2019 at 12:08 AM

    Yes, I remember the 'old grandma dress' fabric!
    My grandma made her everyday/work dresses out of that kind of fabric. Nice utility quilt.
    Great progress Cathy.

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  8. Mystic QuilterFebruary 26, 2019 at 12:53 AM

    Love your quilt Cathy, very rich colours and I'm looking forward to your post showing the next border.The inspiration quilt is a treasure.

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  9. JulieroseFebruary 26, 2019 at 9:48 AM

    Your interpretation of the inspirational quilt is beautiful--such rich deep colorways..lovely work hugs, Julierose

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  10. Karen in Breezy PointFebruary 26, 2019 at 12:13 PM

    Love your quilt and it's name--perfect!

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  11. ---"Love"February 26, 2019 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful use of those plaids; looks really great! ---"Love"

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  12. LindaFebruary 26, 2019 at 8:21 PM

    Lovely collection of colours and fabrics. You are following the style of your vintage quilt beautifully.

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  13. mangozzFebruary 27, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    I like your version much better than the original, especially the pink sashing. Very interesting quilt.

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  14. gayleFebruary 27, 2019 at 8:18 PM

    Of all your quilt names, this may be my favorite.
    Love the quilt, too, of course!

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  15. Carol E.February 28, 2019 at 12:36 AM

    Another beauty, and I love its name.

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  16. KajaFebruary 28, 2019 at 2:21 PM

    Yup, those definitely look like dresses my old gran would have worn! It's looking good.

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Thank you for your vist and your time. I enjoy your comments and try to respond to them all although sometimes it might take me awhile!